The University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension Service is warning consumers against storing perishable foods outdoors this winter. Extremely cold weather is hitting much of the Northern U.S. this week and despite the sub-freezing weather, it’s best to keep food in the refrigerator or freezer. The Nebraska Extension Service urges consumers to understand the potential health risks…
With so many people spending record amounts of time at home, it’s natural that our shifting way of life has translated to our closets. Finding the best loungewear for women is more than just hopping on a trend—it’s about investing in clothing that feels like a respite from the world around us. If you’re working…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a report on its investigation of the Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak that caused 31 reported illnesses and four hospitalizations in the U.S. between June and August 2021. The FDA worked with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state partners to investigate the outbreak, which was linked through epidemiology…
Bistak Enterprises Inc. and Bistak Groceries Inc. are recalling various products because of possible Salmonella contamination from rodent infestation. This recall was triggered by a referral from the Saskatchewan Health Authority. The recalled products have been sold in Canada in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.…
The FDA has quietly announced that cut cantaloupe is behind an outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections. The CDC remains mum on the topic. In a weekly update, the Food and Drug Administration added two words to a line item about the Salmonella Javiana outbreak — cut cantaloupe…
The FDA Commissioner and USDA’s Under Secretary for Food Safety are the top officials charged with keeping food safe for Americans. More than 60 days ago, President Biden nominated Robert Califf as FDA Commissioner and Jose Emilio Esteban as USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety. Califf and Esteban require Senate confirmation before they can assume…
Reports of “flurona” have been circulating in recent days. No, it’s not a new COVID-19 variant—“flurona” is how people are describing the rising number of simultaneous novel coronavirus and influenza virus infections. This week, many outlets covered news of a young pregnant person in Israel testing positive for both the flu and COVID-19, dubbing it…
A new study has further confirmed the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant people. According to research published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on January 4, the COVID-19 vaccine does not increase risk for preterm birth or low-birth rate. In the study, researchers looked at birth outcomes for over 46,000 pregnant people…
Some antigen tests, including the rapid COVID-19 test made by the Abbott BinaxNOW and Quidel QuickVue brands, may fail to detect if you have omicron, according to new data released this week. In December, Anthony Fauci, M.D., director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, warned that antigen tests (also known as rapid COVID…
A rare type of Salmonella has infected 16 people in Norway with the majority needing hospital treatment. The Norwegian Institute of Public Health (Folkehelseinstituttet) reported that the Salmonella Blockley outbreak had affected people living in several counties in the country. The source of infection is unknown, so an investigation has been started with the Norwegian…